Conjunctival Necrosis Due to Subconjunctival Depot Corticosteroid Injection

This report describes an uncommon complication of subconjunctival
corticosteroid injection. A 34-year-old male had undergone primary corneal suturation
and crystalline lens aspiration due to trauma in his right eye. In the final of the surgery
subconjunctival methylprednisolone asetate was injected. Within 5 days, in the
control visit biomicroscopic examination revealed conjunctival necrosis at the site of
corticosteroid injection. Topical antibiotherapy resulted with complete healing.
Ophthalmologists should always keep in mind that subconjunctival corticosteroid
injection may lead to conjunctival necrosis.